Black Mountain in Buncombe County, North Carolina — The American South (South Atlantic)
Granulitic Gneiss
Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, October 24, 2022
1. Granulitic Gneiss Marker
Mesoproterozoic
1 to 1.6 billion years old
Asheville, Buncombe County
Thanks to Hedrick Industries
North Buncombe Quarry
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Natural Features.
Location. 35° 36.974′ N, 82° 19.278′ W. Marker is in Black Mountain, North Carolina, in Buncombe County. Marker can be reached from West State Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 221 W State St, Black Mountain NC 28711, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Migmatitic Gneiss (here, next to this marker); Amphibolite (here, next to this marker); Mylonitic Gneiss (here, next to this marker); Pegmatitic Granodiorite (here, next to this marker); Geologic Time (here, next to this marker); André Michaux (a few steps from this marker); The Old Depot Association (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hustle and Bustle (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Black Mountain.
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Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, October 24, 2022
2. Granulitic Gneiss Marker
Photographed By Darren Jefferson Clay, October 24, 2022
3. Granulitic Gneiss Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 22, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 9, 2022, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 46 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 10, 2022, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
